Emergency Vets in Arlington Heights, IL

Looking for an emergency vet in Arlington Heights, IL? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Arlington Heights, IL

PROSPECT ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 2326 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights IL 60004
TEL: (847) 253-8352
Here at Prospect Animal Hospital, “Where Your Pets are Our Family,” we strive to build good relationships with our clients to make sure our patients live healthy happy lives. By providing preventative care, diagnostics for early detection of disease processes, education and communication with our clients, we can give the medical care that your pets deserve.

MARCH ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1000 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights IL 60005
TEL: (847) 670-8470
Visit March Animal Hospital of Arlington Heights for personalized pet health care services. Let us show you how we are more than just an animal hospital.

CARE ANIMAL HOSPITAL (ARLINGTON HEIGHTS)

ADDRESS: 1195 E. Palatine Road, Arlington Heights IL 60004
TEL: (847) 394-0455
From the start, Care Animal Hospital has served pet owners by providing just about everything their pets might need to stay or get healthy. We keep on top of advances in veterinary medicine and invest in modern tools and technologies so you never have to wonder who to call in a moment of need.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 412 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights IL 60005
TEL: (847) 593-1898
Arlington Heights Animal Hospital is a full-service, accredited animal hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. Our veterinarians, veterinarian technicians and staff are very experienced and prepared to handle any situation. Caring for animals is a very rewarding job, and we take it very seriously.
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Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care

Has your pet experienced some kind of trauma and in need in emergency care? Here are some of the signs to look when determining whether your pet needs an emergency vet:

  • Pale gums
  • Rapid breathing
  • Weak or rapid pulse
  • Change in body temperature
  • Difficulty standing
  • Apparent paralysis
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Seizures
  • Excessive bleeding

How to Handle Your Injured Pet

It is possible that your pet can act aggressively when they’ve been injured. It’s important to be careful how you handle them for their safety and your own.

For Dogs:

  • Be calm and go slow when approaching.
  • If your dog appears aggressive, get someone to help you.
  • Fashion a makeshift stretcher and carefully lift your dog onto it.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

For Cats:

  • Cover your cats head gently with a towel, to prevent them from biting you.
  • Very carefully, lift your cat into its carrier or a box.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

First Aid Treatment At Home

Depending on the situation, there are some actions you can take at home to stabilize your pet before transporting them to an emergency vet.

Bleeding:

  • If your pet is bleeding externally due to a trauma, apply pressure to the wound quickly and hold it there.
  • If possible, elevate the injury.

Choking:

  • If your pet is choking on a foreign object, put your fingers in their mouth and try to remove the blockage.
  • If you’re unable to remove the blockage, perform a modified version of the Heimlich maneuver by giving a sharp blow to their chest.

CPR:

  • If your pet is unconscious and unresponsive, you may need to perform CPR.
  • First, check if your pet is breathing and if they have a heartbeat. If you cannot find either, start chest compressions.
  • Perform 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths. Repeat this until your pet starts breathing on their own again.
  • To give a rescue breath, close your pets mouth and extend their neck to open the airway. Place your mouth over your pets nose and exhale until you see your pets chest rise.
  • Check for a heartbeat every 2 minutes.
  • Continue giving your pet CPR until you reach an emergency vet.